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Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
Ayr

Ayrshire Farmers Market

First Saturday of the month
9am - 2pm
A picture of a male standing on stage holding a microphone. There is a yellow sign behinf him that says 'Some Comedy Yeah'.
Ayr

Some Comedy Yeah!

First Thursday of every month
9pm - 11pm
Coastal Artisans
Ayr

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

First Saturday of the month
10am - 4.30pm
Close up shot of a violin being played.
Maybole

An Afternoon of Music with the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, Maybole Pipe Band and Maybole School Choirs

Sunday 23 February 2025
3pm - 5pm
Handcrafted characters on a display table
Ayr

Wynn Makers Market

Monthly
10am - 4.30pm
Outside music event with DJ and large crowd.
Ayr

Pavilion Festival

3 - 4 May 2025
See website for details
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
Ayr

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Collage of folk musicians playing their instruments. Ayr Phoenix Folk Club
Ayr

Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

Sunday 9, 16 and 23 February 2025
1pm - 4pm
An artisit painting surrounded by rocks and sea view
Ayr

Artist in Residence - Allan McNally 

26 March - 5 April 2025
See listing for opening times
Closing Reception for Aritist Residency shows Art Work.
Ayr

UNBEKENT: Artist Residency Closing Reception

Saturday 22 February 2025
5pm - 7pm
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Ayr
Coastal Artisans
First Saturday of the month
10am - 4.30pm

Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

Ayr
Close-up of a person's hand sketching on paper with a fine-tipped pen, surrounded by a calm and creative atmosphere. The person is wearing stylish rings and has visible tattoos on their fingers, emphasizing individuality and artistic expression. Ideal for promoting a mindfulness workshop focused on creativity and drawing.
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 18 December 2025
5pm - 7pm
Free

Drawing for Mindfulness

Ayr
Promotional image promoting Languages Conversation Exchange at Carnegie Library. The image shows people in a library setting, sitting at a table smiling, the scene shows library books behind them.
21 Februray - 19 December 2025
3pm - 4pm
Free

Languages Conversation Exchange

Ayr
An illustration of Tiny Tam, a cute cartoon mouse, on a sandy beach with the ocean and a sailboat in the background. Tiny Tam is wearing yellow sunglasses, a blue-striped beanie with a pompom, and orange shorts. He has a pink flamingo-shaped inflatable ring around his body. To the left, a colourful beach ball rests on the sand. Behind him, a large postcard with a red and blue border reads "Wish you were here!" in a playful font, with a stamp in the top right corner that features a tiny mouse illustration. The scene has a bright and cheerful summer vibe.
Saturday 22 February - Sunday 18 May 2025
Monday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 12noon - 5pm
Free

Tiny Tam ‘Design Your Own Postcard’ Activity

Ayr
A collage of postcards from South Ayrshire. Heading in blue font reads 'Wish You Were Here'
22 February - 18 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Wish You Were Here: Postcards from South Ayrshire

Ayr
A promorional advert for Rock of Ages. The font Rock of Ages is in silver font against a rock theme background with bright lights and people standing in front of the stage with their arms up in the air, having a good time.
Monday 24 February – Saturday 1 March 2025
7.30pm (+ Sat 2.30pm)
20 to £24

Rock of Ages – Ayr Amateur Opera Company

Ayr
This is a textile and mixed-media artwork depicting a layered townscape with embroidered and painted elements. The artwork features a combination of fabric, thread, and paint to create depth and texture, showcasing houses, trees, and industrial buildings. The foreground includes detailed stitched houses with windows and doors, surrounded by embroidered greenery, bushes, and flowers. A winding road moves through the scene, leading to more buildings in the middle and background, which are drawn and stitched in muted tones. Trees and foliage are embroidered in vibrant greens, purples, and pinks, adding contrast and a three-dimensional effect. The artwork combines realism with an impressionistic texture, highlighting the details of architecture and nature through fabric and threadwork.
Tuesday 25 February – Saturday 1 March 2025
10am – 3pm
Free

Follow the Thread: The Material of Life by Liz Baird Exhibition Opening

Ayr
Colourful artwork of a woman in a red dress smoking and a man playing a saxophone.
25 February - 14 March 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Elena Kourenkova Exhibition

Ayr
A tartan background that says Tam O'Shanters Murder Mystery Evening in white font.
Friday 28 February 2025
6.30pm
45

Tam O’Shanter’s Murder Mystery Evening

Girvan
The image is a promotional poster for an author talk titled "Carrick's Smuggling History: Contraband Cargoes from the Isle of Man." The background features a classical painting depicting a coastal smuggling scene, with people unloading goods from a small boat onto the shore, a horse-drawn cart nearby, and ships in the distance. The text is overlaid in a white, elegant font within a square frame. In the bottom right corner, there is a logo for the "McKechnie Institute Museum & Gallery.
Friday 28 February 2025
12pm - 1.30pm
Free

Carrick’s Smuggling History: Contraband Cargoes from the Isle of Man - Author Talk with Frances Wilkins

Girvan
A graphic image of purple grapes. The heading 'Carrick's Smuggling History', Contraband from the Isle of Man, 28 FEB - 31 MAY 2025
28 February - 31 May 2025
See listing for opening times
Free

Carrick's Smuggling History

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 5 March 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Jack Rigg on A Road Well Travelled

Ayr
This image is a promotional poster for a theatrical production. The text reads: "The Gaiety Presents CHEF by Sabrina Mahfouz, Directed by André Agius." Below this, it states: "Supported by Creative Scotland," accompanied by the Creative Scotland logo. The background features a dynamic image of a chef tossing food in a flaming pan, with vibrant flames and motion suggesting a professional kitchen environment.
Thursday 6 March - Saturday 8 March 2025
8pm
15 to £16

The Gaiety Presents Chef by Sabrina Mahfouz

Ayr
This is an image promoting an author event featuring Tragic O’Hara. The main text reads: "Tragic O'Hara" in bold red letters. Below it, smaller text states: "Author event and reading 'A Practical Guide to Walrus Chasing'." The image features a close-up of Tragic O’Hara wearing a red beanie and a neutral expression, with a warm background featuring abstract art or sketches on the wall.
Saturday 8 March 2025
3 - 4pm
Free

Tragic O’Hara: ‘A Practical Guide to Walrus Chasing’

Ayr
A picture of the cast of Seven Drunken Nights. Holding their instruments.
Tuesday 11 March 2025
7.30pm
25 to £33

Seven Drunken Nights

Ayr
A sombre picture of the cast of The Testament of Gideon Mack stage show.
Wednesday 12 March 2025
7.30pm
12 – £18

The Testament of Gideon Mack – Dogstar Theatre Company

Ayr
The image shows the cast of 'The Magic of the Bee Gees' stage show standing together. They are dressed in 1970s-style outfits reminiscent of the Bee Gees' iconic look. Bold text at the top reads 'The Magic of the Bee Gees Greatest Hits Concert Show,' promoting the performance. The cast members are smiling, ready to entertain with a nostalgic tribute to the legendary band.
Thursday 13 March 2025
7.30pm
30 – £35

The Magic of the Bee Gees

Ayr
A promotional leaflet for the theatre production of Grease. It shows a silhouette of Sandy and Danny sitting on a red car with the moonlight in the background and the title Grease.
Saturday 15 March 2025
2pm & 7.30pm
11 to £17

Grease The Musical – Take a Bow Development Trust

Ayr
Coastal Artisans
Third Saturday of the Month
10am - 4.30pm
Free

Coastal Artisans at The Grain Exchange

Ayr
A poster featuring Mike Denver and Dominic Kirwan, both smiling. The background is green with a map of Ireland and scattered four-leaf clovers. Bold text reads, 'Starring The Galway Boy Mike Denver,' highlighting the show's Irish theme.
Tuesday 18 March 2025
7.30pm
29.50 to £35

Pride of Ireland St Patrick’s Day Show – starring Mike Denver and Dominic Kirwan

Alloway
An image of a silhouette of Robert Burns and the text that reads "Highlight Talk"".
Wednesday 19 March 2025
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Free

Highlight Talk - Experiences of a Modern Day Farmer Poet

Ayr
A promotional poster featuring a vibrant burlesque theme. The poster prominently displays the word "Burlesque" in bold, stylish lettering. The background is decorated with dazzling colors, feathers, and glitter, evoking a sense of glamour and excitement. Elements of cabaret, such as sparkling lights and silhouettes of performers, enhance the theatrical atmosphere, inviting viewers to experience a night of entertainment and allure.
Thursday 20 March 2025
7.30pm
30 – £35

An Evening of Burlesque

Ayr
A white background with the text The World Famous A Play a Pie and a Pint.
Thursday 20 – Saturday 22 March 2025
12pm and 6pm
18.50

A Play, A Pie, and A Pint – March 2025

Ayr
A performer from Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers energetically playing a large taiko drum, wearing traditional costume and headpiece, with dramatic stage lighting in the background.
Saturday 22 March 2025
7.30pm
26 to £32

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers: In Time

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